27 Famous Persian Songs

“Khaabam Ya Bidaaram” by Googoosh

Song Year: 1975

Faegheh Atashin, known as the singer Googoosh, grew up in Iran and starred in Iranian films during the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1970s, she became a pop star and style icon for women in Iran who cut their hair like her. She’s released 20 albums and countless singles, but “Khaabam Ya Bidaaram” perfectly presents her style.

The upbeat, catchy background music gives Googoosh’s voice a chance to steal the spotlight. Googoosh sings about how she and her love are closely linked. With her love, she feels like the sun, but without him, she’s cold and sad. The song implores her love to stay with her forever.

“Behtar Az Mane” by Ali Yasini

Song Year: 2021

Ali Yasini is a young Persian musician who broke onto the scene in 2016. This emotional song has the singer addressing his former love, admitting that her new partner is better than him.

Despite his new love being a great guy, the singer still thinks there’s no one else he’ll love more than her. He’s so lonely that he can’t follow his passions to achieve his dreams.

“Irani Song” by Abshari

Song Year: 2022

Abshari is a popular Iranian musician who has released some of the best Persian songs with emotional lyrics paired with a dance beat.

“Irani Song” is about a man who’s in love with a woman and wants to share his devotion in song. He searched the world for this partner and now can’t imagine living without her, so he promises that he’ll die for her.

“Koohe Boland” by Hirosan featuring Shahab Mozaffari

Song Year: 2021

Hirosan started making pop music in 2009, releasing many solo singles that helped establish his fan base. In this single, he partners with fellow Iranian musician Shahab Mozaffari to record this haunting song, “Koohe Boland.”

The emotional lyrics pair perfectly with the moody music. They address how much the singer loves his partner and doesn’t want to break up. He tells her she’s different from anyone he’s ever met and can’t lose her, or else his world will end.

“Shab Geryeh” by Ebi

Song Year: 1995

Ebrahim Hamedi took on the stage name Ebi in the 1970s before leaving Tehran to make his mark on the Los Angeles music scene. He’s released over 200 singles, and “Shab Geryeh” is one of his most popular.

The song is about how simple love can feel, like dew on the morning grass. However, a life without love is empty and dark.

“Baraye” by Shervin Hajipour

Song Year: 2022

Shervin Hajipour is an Iranian singer and songwriter who launched his music career performing covers. He released his first original single in 2019. Many Persians see “Baraye” as a protest anthem.

The lyrics explain all the reasons you need to stand up for your beliefs, including your family, the dying Earth, peace, and for the future.

“Daste Man Nist” by Shadmehr Aghili

Song Year: 2021

Shadmehr Aghili is an Iranian pop singer who established his name as an actor. After growing up and starting his career in Tehran, Aghili moved to Los Angeles to work as a musician.

“Daste Man Nist” is a stunning song about a love who doesn’t know how much she means to the singer. He tells her how much she inspires him to be a better person.

“Divoonegi” by Sirvan Khosravi

Song Year: 2021

Sirvan Khosravi is an Iranian producer who records his brother’s music but also performs his own. He released his first album in 2005 after working behind the scenes for others.

“Divoonegi” is a song about the immediate love you feel when you meet someone special. Every hardship you’ve experienced falls away, and you worry you’re crazy to feel so strong.

“Neghab” by Ali Yasini

Song Year: 2021

“Neghab” is another Ali Yasini song on the list, addressing the seriousness of living a good life. The singer feels like he works too much, missing out on life. He wears a mask so no one knows who he is, and he’s upset that he isn’t getting to live how he wants.

“Eshghe Bachegi” by Aaren

Song Year: 2021

Aaren is a young Iranian musician with a major Spotify following. He released his first single in 2018 and has continually made new music since then.

“Eshghe Bachegi” is a sweet song about childhood love that starts with putting flowers in her hair and appreciating each other for their true selves. However, the girl has a new love, so the singer knows he needs to let her go.